Terms and Conditions

 

Hours Of Operation

Eligibility

Canadian Sales to End-Users Only

Sales To End-Users Only

Purchase Quantity

Instant Promotion Savings and Mail-in Rebate Offers

Return Policy

Dead On Arrival (DOA)

Defective Items

1-Click (R)

Electronic Software Downloads

Proof Of Purchase

Custom Configured Product

Payment Methods

Sales Tax

Tax-Exempt Orders

Shipping Options

Prices

Product Availability

Product Hardware Warranty, Software Licence

Audit Rights

Other Terms And Conditions

 

Hours Of Operation

If you would like product and pricing information, our Apple Store sales team is available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-MY-APPLE(692-7753). French Assistance is available 9:00am to 7:00pm EST, Monday to Friday.

 

For order status information, or other assistance with an order you have already placed with the Apple Store, please contact Apple Sales Support at 1-800-MY-APPLE, between the hours of 9:00am and 7:00pm EST, Monday to Friday. French Assistance is also available between the hours of 9:00am and 7:00pm EST, Monday to Friday.

 

Eligibility

Apple reserves complete discretion in making all eligibility determinations. This program is not for institutional purchases or resale.

 

Those eligible to purchase from the Apple Store for Education Individuals or Apple Store for Corporate Employee Purchase Programs (ÒApple StoreÓ) are as follows:

 

K to 12 Individuals

- faculty, educators, and staff who are employed by a provincially accredited educational institution that has full-time students in the Kindergarten to Grade 12 range, including private schools and school districts

- school board members who are currently serving as elected or appointed members are also eligible

 

Higher Education Individuals

- faculty or staff members of a public or private Higher Education Institution

- students currently attending or accepted into a public or private Higher Education Institution

 

Corporate Employees

- full-time and part-time employees of corporations, including its divisions or subsidiaries, who are qualified to participate in AppleÕs Direct Corporate Account Program.

 

Canadian Sales to End-Users Only

The Consumer Apple Store for Canada will only sell and ship product within the boundaries of Canada. No shipments can be made to PO Box addresses or addresses outside Canada. Products purchased at the Apple Store may not be exported.

 

Sales To End-Users Only

The Apple Store sells and ships products to end-user customers only, not for resale. Resellers interested in obtaining authorization to resell Apple products should contact one of the following Authorized Apple Distributors:

EMJ          1-800-265-7212

Ingram Micro            1-800-668-3450

 

Purchase Quantity

Faculty, educators, staff, students and corporate employees purchasing from their Apple Store will be allowed to purchase one each of the following per year:

 

*        PowerBook or iBook

*        iMac

*        eMac

*        Power Macintosh G4

*        iPod

*        One copy of each software title on the Apple Store

 

Instant Promotion Savings and Mail-in Rebate Offers

Please refer to each promotion terms and conditions to find out if purchases made through the Apple Store qualify.  Unless otherwise specified, Apple Store discounts cannot be combined with instant promotion savings or mail-in rebates.

 

K to 12 and Higher Education Individuals can obtain promotion information by visiting the education promo page at:

http://www.apple.com/ca/education/promos

 

Corporate employees can obtain promotion information by visiting Apple CanadaÕs consumer promo page at:

http://www.apple.com/ca/promo/

 

Return Policy

If you have received an incorrect product due to an Apple shipping or order processing error or are not satisfied with your purchase of a pre-built product from Apple, please call 1-800-MY-APPLE for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) request within 10 business days of the receipt of the product. If the item is returned unopened in the original box, we will exchange it or offer you a refund based on your original method of payment. The product must be returned to the Apple warehouse within 10 business days of the issuance of the RMA. All products must be packed in the original, unmarked packaging including any accessories, manuals, documentation and registration that shipped with the product. A 10% open box fee will be assessed on any opened hardware or accessory. You may be asked to provide a major credit card for Apple to assess the 10% open box restocking fee.

Please note that Apple does not permit the return of or offer refunds for the following products:

     1.   Product that is custom configured to your specifications

     2.   Opened memory

     3.   Opened software

     4.   Electronic software downloads

á         NOTE:  Apple asks that you use a carrier recommend by Apple keeping the following criteria in mind:  (1) use a carrier that offers shipment tracing and (2) either insure your package for safe return to Apple or declare full value of the shipment so that you are completely protected if the shipment is lost or damaged in transit.  If you choose not to (1) use a carrier that offers shipment tracing and/or (2) insure or declare the full value of the product, you will be responsible for the loss or damage to the product during shipping.

Electronic Software Downloads or Software Keys:  To obtain details regarding refunds for Electronic Software Downloads or Software Keys, call 1.800.676.2775. For customer installable service part orders, please call 1.800.263.3394. For self-servicing account part orders, please call 1.800.919.2775.

 

Dead On Arrival (DOA) Product: System Failure Out of the Box

An Apple-branded hardware product is considered DOA if it shows symptoms of a hardware failure preventing basic operability, upon its first use out of the box. If you discover that your product may be DOA please call Apple Care Technical Support at 1-800-263-3394 within 30 calendar days of the invoice date. Apple Care Technical Support will determine if the product is DOA and offer you the following options:

 

¥ Replacement: The same product that you ordered will be shipped to you at Apple's expense. An Apple Store sales support representative will contact you within 24 hours of your call with the replacement product delivery time, and the process to return the DOA product.

 

¥ Service: You may have the product repaired; however, once serviced the product is no longer eligible for replacement. Product must be deemed DOA by Apple Care Technical Support within 30 calendar days of the invoice date in order to receive a replacement unit.

 

DOA Terms and Conditions

¥ This DOA policy only applies to Apple-branded hardware products currently offered on the Apple Consumer Store. As new products are offered Apple reserves the right to determine whether or not this policy applies.

 

¥ This DOA policy does not apply to third party products which do not bear the Apple brand name. You may call the manufacturer directly with any third party product issues.

 

¥ If the product is deemed DOA by Apple Care Technical Support 30 calendar days after the invoice date, Apple's standard product warranty will apply.

 

¥  If the product is deemed by Apple Care Technical Support NOT to be DOA, Apple's standard product warranty will apply.

 

¥ Shipping will be arranged at Apple's expense for all products determined by Apple Care technical support to be DOA.

 

Apple reserves the right to test returned DOA product. If the condition of the product is misrepresented by the customer, Apple may impose a fee, for wrongful return, of $500 to the customer.

 

Defective Items

If you discover what you believe is a product defect for any Apple branded product please contact Apple Technical Support at 1-800-263-3394. Such a defect, if any, is covered under the terms of your product's warranty. Please refer to the warranty information and other support documentation that came with your product.

 

If you discover what you believe is a product defect for any 3rd party product please contact the manufacturer directly for information regarding the manufacturers' standard warranties.

 

Note: Products sold through this web site which do not bear the Apple branded name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products.

 

1-Click (R)

1-Click is a registered service mark of Amazon.com, Inc., used under license. 1-Click is a convenient feature that allows you to purchase on the Apple Store with a single click of your mouse. You must have a valid Apple Store Account to activate 1-Click features. To activate your 1-Click features you should follow instructions provided to you. Once you have activated 1-Click features, you simply select the products you wish to purchase and click the "Buy with 1-Click" button. When purchasing products using 1-Click, you will have 90 minutes to change items in your 1-Click order (except for Electronic Software Downloads). By activating 1-Click preferences, you agree with Apple's Sales and Refund Policy. (Note: this feature may not be available in all areas).

 

Electronic Software Downloads

¥ Electronic Software Download Process

Using a valid Apple Store Account, you can select downloadable software products for purchase at the Apple Store. At the time of checkout, we will obtain an authorization from the credit card you have provided the Apple Store. Assuming that your credit card authorization has been received, you will receive instructions in the form of a link to begin downloading your software.

 

If, during download, the transmission is interrupted in any way, you can use your Apple Store Account and password again to begin the downloading process. Once you complete your order, you will receive a separate email acknowledgment that provides you information about your purchase.

 

If your credit card authorization is not approved, you will receive instructions on how to complete your purchase.

 

Questions regarding download procedures for downloadable software products should be directed to the Apple Store at 1-800-MY-APPLE.

 

Please read the product information for Electronic Software Downloads carefully since software download purchases are non-refundable.

 

¥ Electronic Software Download Sales Tax

Applicable sales tax will be charged for downloadable software purchases where required by local law in the jurisdiction where the purchaser resides.

 

¥ QuickTime Pro Keys

You can purchase the QuickTime Pro Key at the Apple Store using a valid Apple Store account. At the time of checkout, we will obtain an authorization from the credit card you provide. If the credit card is authorization is approved, you will receive an email notification that includes installation instructions and a Key Code. See the instructions for Macintosh at http://www.apple.com/quicktime/upgrade/unlock-mac.html and for Windows at http://www.apple.com/quicktime/upgrade/unlock-win.html

 

If your credit card authorization is not approved, you will receive instructions on how to complete your purchase.

 

For technical support with the installation process please call Apple Store Sales Support at (800)676-2775.

 

¥ QuickTime Pro Keys Sales Tax

Applicable sales tax will be charged for downloadable software purchases where required by local law in the jurisdiction where the purchaser resides.

 

Proof Of Purchase

Apple will send you confirmation of your order by regular mail or email (if you have supplied us with your email address) when your order is shipped.

 

Custom Configured Product

We are pleased to offer product custom configured to your specifications*, and encourage you to review your order carefully. Since the product is built to your specifications the order cannot be modified, returned or cancelled once your order is in production.

 

* Certain products and rules apply. Please see the Apple Store for Canada web site for eligible product offers.

 

Payment Methods

The Apple Store for Canada accepts Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. You may pay by credit card no matter which ordering method you use (internet, fax, mail or phone). At the time your order is placed, Apple obtains a pre-approval from the credit card company for the amount of the order. Credit card billing occurs when your order ships. In the event a credit is given to you, the same credit card that you used to make your purchase will be credited.

 

Credit Card Security Codes

The Apple Store requires the credit card security code for your card for any telephone or online purchase. The credit card security code is an individual three- or four-digit number specific to your credit card that may be printed on the face of your card above the embossed account number (if American Express), or on the back of your card, on the signature panel (if Visa, MasterCard or Discover). Asking for and confirming your credit card's security code helps validate that you - and only you - are in the possession of your credit card and protects you from unauthorized use of your account.

 

Sales Tax

Apple Store purchases will include appropriate sales tax based on where the product is shipped and the sales tax rate(s) in effect at the time of shipping. The proof of purchase includes any applicable sales tax.

 

Tax-Exempt Orders

If your order is being placed on behalf of a tax-exempt individual(s), please call Apple Sales Support at 1-800-MY-APPLE. Please be prepared to provide proof of tax-exempt status. The individual name(s) on the order must exactly match the tax-exempt certificate based on the appropriate provincial requirements.

 

Shipping Options

As a service to our customers, Apple provides ground shipping on every order over $75.00 at no additional charge. Orders shipped by Ground Service should arrive within 8-12 business days after shipping.

 

If you prefer a faster method of shipment, you may choose to pay for express shipping. Shipping charges are based on the total weight of the order. Express-shipped orders should arrive within 3-6 business days after shipping.

 

Please review the Product Availability section for more information regarding order processing and product availability times.

 

Title and risk of loss to all products will pass to you on Delivery.

 

Prices

The Apple Store endeavours to offer you competitive prices on current Apple products and selected clearance products. Your total order price will include the price of the product (on the day of shipping) plus any applicable sales tax and expedited shipping charges. Apple reserves the right to change prices for products displayed at the Apple Store at any time.

 

Should Apple reduce its price on any shipped product within 10 days of shipment, you may contact Apple Sales Support at 1-800-MY-APPLE to request a credit of the difference between the price you were charged and the current selling price. To receive the credit you must notify Apple within 14 days of shipment. In the event a credit is given to you, the same credit card that you used to make your purchase will be credited.

 

Product Availability

Apple makes every effort to ship your product according to the estimated lead times provided by the Apple Store at checkout.  The estimated lead times are in business days (Monday through Friday) excluding Federal Reserve holidays.  Lead times quoted on the checkout page are for orders that are partially shipped - meaning items ship as soon as they are available. If you have requested a complete shipment, please add 3-4 additional days for transportation and order consolidation processing.

Although every effort is made to ship your order according to the lead time provided, shipping dates may change due to changes in supply. If the lead time changes, Apple will contact you via email and provide a revised shipping estimate.

 

We encourage you to contact Apple Sales Support at 1-800-MY-APPLE for order status information or navigate to http://www.apple.com/canadastore and click the "Your Account" button to view the status of your order.

 

Given the popularity of some products, Apple may restrict the number of such items that you may purchase.  Any product limit restrictions will be posted on the Apple Store web site.  This information is subject to change.

 

Apple endeavors to stay at the forefront of technological advancement. For this reason, Apple reserves the right to discontinue products without notice.

 

Product Hardware Warranty, Software Licence

The sole warranty for Apple-branded product shall be Apple's standard Limited Warranty as set forth in the documentation that accompanies each Apple product. You may review a copy of the Limited Warranty on new products, including its limitations and exclusions, before you purchase, by visiting:

 

http://store.apple.com/Catalog/US/Images/wty-post1997.html

http://store.apple.com/Catalog/US/Images/ipodwarranty.html

 

For information on the AppleCare Protection Plan, AppleÕs exclusive extended service and support program, please navigate to http://www.apple.ca/support.

 

Non Apple branded accessories and supplies are sold "AS IS" by the Apple Store, but may be accompanied by their manufacturers' standard warranties. "AS IS" products are sold by Apple as is, where is, and with all faults, and without express or implied warranties from Apple. If you have questions about any manufacturers' warranties that accompany such products, you can call 1-800-263-3394.

 

For license information on software products sold on the Apple Store see:

 

OS X Software License     

OS 9 Software License      

Apple Works Software License       

Final Cut Pro Software License

Electronic Software Download License Agreement

 

Audit Rights

Apple routinely audits the purchases of customers through the Apple Store for Education Individuals and the Apple Store for Corporate Employee Purchase Programs to ensure that only eligible purchasers have ordered and that all purchase conditions have been observed. Should an audit disclose after delivery (or should Apple otherwise discover) that you were not an eligible purchaser at the time you placed your order or that you have not observed all of the conditions applicable to your purchase, you authorize Apple to do the following:

 

* To charge to your credit card the difference between the amount you paid for the delivered goods and the price that Apple charged the general public for the same goods at the online Consumer Apple Store, in effect on the date that you placed your order; and

* Should Apple not offer to the general public the specific products that you purchased through the Apple Store for Education Individuals or Apple Store for Corporate Employee Purchase Programs, your credit card will be charged or you will be invoiced the difference between the amount you paid for the delivered goods and the price that Apple charged the general public for the closest equivalent goods at the online Consumer Apple Store, in effect on the date that you placed your order.

 

Other Terms And Conditions

¥ Apple is not responsible for typographic errors.

¥ Apple reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of sale at the Apple Store at any time.

¥ All sales at the Apple Store are exclusively governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, without giving effect to its conflict of law provisions.

¥ No Apple employee or agent has the authority to vary any of the Apple Store's policies or the terms and conditions governing any sale.

 

 

June 24, 2003